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2010

8-10 September 2010
Popkomm

23-25 September 2010
Reeperbahn Festival & Campus

20-23 October 2010
Amsterdam Dance Event

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THE LATEST... Thursday 02/09/2010

Hello
Welcome to the AIM website where you will find an abundance of resources, contacts and practical advice for independent record labels.

The indies have been busy so far in 2010, and we're looking forward to working with our members and friends across the industry throughout the rest of the year to help independent music companies thrive.

Having held two huge events already this summer, our Music Connected digital conference (the biggest in the UK) and our annual general meeting, we now ease into the slightly quieter summer months. But for members of our sister organisation, the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), it's hectic festival season! We encourage you to stop by the AIF website and find out more about their fantastic independent festival members.

Having campaigned hard in the early months of this year, we were thrilled to hear the recent BBC trust decision to save BBC 6Music from closure. It is a fantastic station, and we hope it will continue to thrive and support great independent music. Have a listen - www.bbc.co.uk/6music

News & Updates

02/09/2010 AIM Announces Independents Day 2010: 18th September
AIM are pleased to announce plans for the 3rd annual celebration of Independents Day. This year, Independents Day is going on the road with the main events taking place outside London. more...

05/08/2010 Latest News From Merlin, the Global Independent Rights Body
Charles Caldas, Merlin CEO, provides an update of latest news from the global independent rights body. more... Full Update from Merlin - August 2010 (PDF 152KB)

22/07/2010 AIM and BPI Commission Environmental Research into the Impact of Physical Promos
AIM and BPI have joined together to commission research into the carbon impact of a switch to digital promo delivery by the independent sector. more...

20/07/2010 Indies Dominate Mercury Prize Nominations
Good luck to the six indies in this year's Mercury Prize shortlist - Dizzee, Villagers, The XX, Wild Beats, Foals & Kit Downes Trio. more...

05/07/2010 BBC trust Rejects Plans To Close 6Music
At 11am this morning, the BBC Trust announced their decision to save BBC 6Music. more...

Label of the Month

Our label of the month is NINJA TUNE!

Once again, AIM have got another anniversary in its ranks - Ninja Tune are the latest label to hit a major milestone. Turning 20 years old this year.

When the seminal Coldcut team (Matt Black and Jonathan More) began the label in the early 90's they began to instantly make a name and a noise for themselves in the crowded electronica and Drum n' Bass scene.

In their anniversary year the label is has launched a new website called Ninja Tune XX, which will feature exclusive rarities, re-releases and other goodies for free. This leads up to the release of a special limited edition box set. Until then, you can log onto the Ninja Tune XX site HERE to keep up to date with all of the anniversary celebrations.

FRIEND OF THE WEEK - KEY PRODUCTION

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